Original Research
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Original Research
How to make exercise counseling more effective: Lessons from rural America
Presenting counseling as a detailed prescription and periodically following up make a big difference
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the best test for peripheral vascular disease?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: An ankle-brachial index is best for evaluating patients with symptoms of claudication (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B...
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Clinical Inquiries
How can you help athletes prevent and treat shin splints?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Encourage patients who are concerned about shin splints to decrease the intensity of their running; suggest rest and ice...
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Clinical Inquiries
Does birth weight predict childhood obesity?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. A birth weight greater than 4,000 g is associated with an increased risk of obesity in both childhood and adolescence...
Commentary
Q&A
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Q&A
Oral or IV steroids for inpatient COPD?
Oral steroids are as effective as intravenous (IV) steroids for nonsevere exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Because...
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Purple-red papules on foot
Does this patient’s Italian ancestry provide a clue to the diagnosis?
PURLs
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PURLs
Use anesthetic drops to relieve acute otitis media pain
Topical anesthetics rapidly ease ear pain in distressed children.